Awning construction



Oct. 16, 192 1,688,010

C. E. GODSKE AWNING CONSTRUCTION Filed Oct. $1, 1926 Can/57155.5 5 EFatented @ot. 16, 1928.

UNITED STATES CARLYLE E. GODSKE, 0F RACINE, WISCONSIN.

AWNING CONSTRUCTION.

Application filed October 11, 1928.

This invention relates to awning construction In awnings such as thoseprovided with pivotally mounted arms it has been found that when theawning is relatively flat and does not extend down at a considerableslant, that diiiiculty is experienced in opening the awning as gravitydoes not materially aid in this operation.

Objects of this invention areto provide a novel form of awningconstruction 'in which a pair of pivotally mounted, foldable arms areemployedfor carrying and supporting the front bar of the awning, and inwhich means are provided for aiding in the opening of the awning, sucharms being carried in any suitable manner.

in embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings inwhich Figure 1 is a sectional view through the device showing the armsextended;

Figure 2 is a similar View showing the arms folded;

Figure 3 is a View taken on the line 33 of Figure 2.

Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that a channel or recessedbox 1 is provided which may be set in a wall or secured thereto in anysuitable manner. This .box is provided with a pair of brackets '2rigidly attached thereto. Each bracket carries a pivotally mounted arm 3which in turn carries an arm 4:. These arms are joined by means of theenlarged portions 5 and 6 in a pivotalmanner and it is to be noted thatthe member 5 is provided with a projecting portion which contacts withthe member 6 and thus limits the opening of the arms. Obviouslyadjustable means may be provided, if desired.

The forward ends of the arms 4 are pivotally joined to brackets 7rigidly attached to the front bar 8. Further it is to be noted thatsprings 9 are interposed between the arms 4: and the bar 8 and thatthese springs aid in the opening motion of the arm.

The awning is attached to the front bar 8 Serial No. 140,879.

in any suitable manner and the awning is indicated by the referencecharacter 10 in Figure 3. It is attached at its inner end. to a roll ordrum 11 upon which it is adapted to be wound, such drum being operatedin any of the usual ways.

It is to; be noted particularly from reference to Figure 3 that thefront bar 8 is in reality a front cover for the box, and when the awningis retracted or wound upon the roll 6 the front bar closes the box andprovides a finished appearance and also a protected housing for the endand arms.

It is to be noted particularly that when the awning is let out byunwinding the roll 11, the springs 9 aid in this outward opening motionas they tend to rock the levers or arms into the position shown inFigure 1. Further it is to be noted that when the awning is rewound thesprings keep it under tension and insure an even winding thereof.

Although the invention has been described in considerable detail, suchdescription is intended as illustrative rather than limiting as theinvention may be variously embodied and as the scope of such inventionis to be determined as claimed.

I claim:

An awning arm construction comprisin an inner and an outer arm havingenlarged heads pivotally joined, said heads contacting when the arm isextended and preventing said arms from becoming aligned or parallel,

an outer member pivoted to the outer end of said outer arm and adaptedfor connection to a front bar, a rear member pivoted to the rear end ofthe rear arm and adapted for connec' tion to a support, and a springhaving one end attached to said outer arm and having its other endadapted for attachment to said front bar.

\ In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand atRacine, in the county of Racine and State of Wisconsin.

CARLYLE E. GODSKE.

